WASHINGTON ECC

Registration for the 2021-2022 school year has started.  You MUST have all documents with you before registration can take place.

Washington is a PreK Campus.  Your child must be                                3 years old before or on September 1, 2021 or;                                    4 years old before or on September 1, 2021 in order to register        and attend Washington

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD!

Washington ECC is a Head Start Campus.   Things you will need to bring with you;

  Birth Certificate-Original only(not a complimentary hospital    one)  For a small fee you may request an official copy at TX.  Department of State Health Services, then under "Online Services"

• Proof of Income - 2020 Income Tax Return, Supplemental Security Income or TANF
• Social Security Card - Child and Parent
• Shot record - Must be up-to-date
• Proof of Residency-Utility bill( electric, gas or water bill)
• Drivers License/Texas ID Card/Mexican ID
• Child's Insurance Card - Medicaid/Chip/Private
• Medicaid Benefits Letter
• WIC Card
• Proof of ECI-(Early Childhood Intervention)if applicable
  
  To make an appointment for registration please call any of the following numbers.
• Olga Lara @ 903 727-2615
• Irene Lara @903 727-2616
• Benita Guzman @ 903 727-2617
• Byronne Barnes @ 903 727-2619

Prekindergarten School Supplies

Supply list for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year will be available soon.  Please check back with us regularly to see what you student might need for the coming year.

Washington’s

Family Engagement Plan

The PISD plan will provide ongoing campus-family relationship, and provide parents with opportunities to participate in district and campus initiatives.

1. Facilitate family-to-family support

    

   1. PISD will provide ongoing services and support to parents through planned family events, where families will be united and provide opportunities to interact with one another in a positive and welcoming atmosphere.
   2. PISD will guide families in working at home with students on literacy. Language, social skill development and positive family communication.

       

      • PK to kindergarten transitions to Northside
      • Character parade
      • Classroom parties
      • Field trips
      • Parent training each month with brunch provided and informative information by community guest speakers.
      • Beginning and end of year family survey

         

         

2. Establish a network of community resources

    

   1. PISD will seek out community businesses and local agencies to provide a transparent partnership between school, community, and the home. The community and local agencies will assist in identifying and meeting the needs of families.
   2. Create a working list of organizations to collaborate with in order to provide needed information and resources.

       

      • Nutrition-WIC
      • Dental
      • GED
      • Special education services
      • Conscious Discipline
      • DPS/ car seat safety
      • County extension office
      • Documented referrals
      • East Texas Food Bank
      • Goodwill
      • Churches
      • Multi-culture center
      • Community Services
      • Social services

        (All meetings provide bilingual translation/support)

         

         

3. Increase family participation in decision-making

    

   1. Family participation will become a routine part of decision making.
   2. Family involvement in the family engagement plan.
   3. Encourage families to participate in the Campus improvement plan.
   4. Foster the family confidence in regards to their abilities to positively address the needs of their children as well as building positive relationships with the schools.
   5. Assist in achieving and maintaining high levels of family involvement and positive family attitudes towards education.
      • Provide feedback and input on Family Engagement Plan
      • Parent/Teacher conferences
      • Parent Volunteers
      • Policy council
      • Campus Improvement Plan
      • District Improvement Plan
      • Family Engagement Plan
      • School Calendar
      • Home visits
      • Parent Orientation

         

         

4. Equip families with tools to enhance and extend learning

    

   1. Parent training will provide modeling, question/answers, to support positive and emotional information for families at home.
   2. Best practices for age appropriate development.

       

      • CLI parent information
      • Frog Street parent information
      • Field trips
      • Transition meetings
      • Community speakers
      • District speakers

5. Develop staff skills in evidence-based practices that support families in meeting their children’s learning benchmarks
   1. Professional Development will be an ongoing resource to educators to improve parent communication. Promote Family engagement as a core strategy to improve teaching and learning among all staff.

       

      • District Professional development
      • Campus Staff Development
      • Region 7 training
      • Evaluation of plans
      • Conscious discipline

         

         

6. Evaluate family engagement efforts and use evaluations for continuous improvement

1. Document and monitor family involvement activities and assess the needs of families.
2. Address family surveys
3. Set goals at home visits, conferences, etc. to identify strengths, interests, and needs

• Sign in sheets at all family engagements events. Ex. Field trips, parties, fall fests, etc.
• Parent information for future parent events